Analogy of a Book

...how like a book we are

Analogy of a book

   

 

 

How much

like a book

we are

 

with an introduction

a beginning

and a climax

 

with a spine

and a voice

that speaks

metaphorically

 

we are

statistically categorized

by numbers

and names

all our lives

 

immensely filled

with chapters

and hours

and time

ever fleeting

 

with knowledge

and journeys

and joys

far exceeding

 

the price

we pay

 

 

conceptual photography by /Kenneth Josephson 

 

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

nice work kelly i think we all have a page, a paragraph somewhere connected like in this sentence we share!l

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Andrew!

[Lorry]

Nicely captured Kelly. They do say each of us has a book in them, which I doubt is correct, as I know some who would struggle to have a piece of advice in them...And most probably I would/'t have much more than a pamphlet.
But as your analogy points out, perhaps we are our own book, awaiting the ink.
Beautifully expressed.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've been writing for twenty plus years. My pages will be yellow soon...but still I write. Many thanks and best of wishes to you, Lorry!

[Lorry]

Those years have a habit of creeping up on us. I didnt start writing until I was 26, almost a life ago.

[Stella Armour]

What an interesting thought, and also sometimes other people can "read us" , loved this Kelly :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...something told me you would! Thank you, Stella!

[Stella Armour]

my pleasure :)

[barleygirl]

I love the way your poem starts out with the mechanics of a literal comparison, but then gradually drifts further & further into areas of more depth & character. In this way, it gives the sensation of building to a crescendo, a brilliant way to show this aspect, as well as mentioning it in your message! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think you just read between the lines, Margie! Thank you, kindly!

[sette]

yes we are like books, i just don't know in which category i might belong to. nice piece of writing.

[Kelly Scheppers]

That's a revelation time will reveal. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

[sette]

yes i will do that

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and at the library we can check out a version of our lives for free.
this is so well done...love the metaphor and you present it with perfect symmetry.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Not too many bells and whistles, but it gave me a thrill upon completion. It's always a pleasure seeing you, J. Even though you are a tree now! ; )

[AYVID N]

A very well thought out analogy Kelly. I agree so much on the price. We are offered so much for so little. Thank you for this gem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

An ending we both agree upon, and that is that we are offered so much for so little. You are the gem, my friend. Thank you!

[AYVID N]

You are most welcome always dear Kelly. 💜

[Pete]

some are open, some closed, and some in between but we all have a story. can be exciting or scary to start a new chapter. like the part about the spine and the voice. powerful and effective analogy ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

...now that's the stamp of approval I was looking for! Thanks, patriot! ; )

[Pete]

now you've really got me thinking about this ... can be mystery, horror, romance, etc. so many possibilities to fill up the pages in those books ...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know! Pretty cool thought to run with, eh?

[Ghost]

You touched on it with this poem, each and everyone of us are a book... some of my chapters need to be rewritten I feel, but I know someone is reading me and saying his ending will be better.. Thank you for sharing Kelly...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm sure we all have chapters like that, Earl. You have plenty of time to turn them into masterpieces!

[Ghost]

Thank you Kelly..

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Kelly. We are a book. To know someone properly. They must allow us to read their private chapters and truly understand them. I loved how you made the words understandable and worthwhile. Many kind of books. Each of us have been taught different lessons. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, John. I know there's more I could have elaborated on, but you know me, I wanted to keep it brief. : )

[Coyote Poetry]

You did well Kelly. A wonderful poem and you are welcome.